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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 12:24 AM
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 12:36 AM
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I am in New Zealand. A local dealer purchased this for me in Japan. 2005 -- 45,000 klm.(28,000 miles) Cream leather interior.
Very tidy condition. I suspect 1 owner. Drives beautiful.
Just put the clay bar over it today. Very happy !
( tapes are identifying minor scuffs I will remove tomorrow)

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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 05:14 AM
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These cars show up from time to time in Western Canada (Vancouver area) on Craigslist, extremely low miles, like new, but right hand drive. Prices are very reasonable given the condition, -- if you can live with the absurdity of right hand drive. They are branded Toyota Celsior, if memory serves me correctly.
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 06:21 AM
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Mate that is clean as! Love the clear headlights that Celsiors have.
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by TominPT
These cars show up from time to time in Western Canada (Vancouver area) on Craigslist, extremely low miles, like new, but right hand drive. Prices are very reasonable given the condition, -- if you can live with the absurdity of right hand drive. They are branded Toyota Celsior, if memory serves me correctly.
Cars of Japan site shows several available, some with very low miles and very low prices (but, shipping and etc not included): https://carfromjapan.com/cheap-used-...lsior-for-sale And, 25-year import rule for US....
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 06:53 AM
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That's really cool unfortunately here in California we couldn't register that but there are ways around it! Very nice example of a clean Celsior. I have purchased many Celsior option parts from Japan would love to have the RHD super cool. Congratulations on your find!
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 08:09 AM
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Minty fresh car
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Old Feb 26, 2020 | 01:56 PM
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When my buyer sent me underside images from Japan it confirmed this cars condition for me. Someone has taken good care of this LS.
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 12:32 AM
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It looks immaculate! 😃
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Old May 27, 2020 | 09:32 PM
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Photo uodate

2005 Celsior (LS430) 48,000 Kilometers. Lake Taupo. NZ.
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Old May 27, 2020 | 10:18 PM
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Beautiful LS

I remember Taopo, we were there on vacation last year. Rotorua was amazing too
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Old May 27, 2020 | 10:44 PM
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Glad you enjoyed nz. The LS has now covered 3000 klm and drives flawlessly. Delivering a consistent 9L per 100klm. (27 mpg)
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